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Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Tinnitus present for 6 months or more
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Upoutcome will be measured during each participant visit through study completion which can be an average of 1 year
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Study Summary
This trial is investigating whether electrical stimulation of the inner ear can reduce or eliminate tinnitus.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You will be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
You have had ringing in your ears for 6 months or longer.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ outcome will be measured during each participant visit through study completion which can be an average of 1 year
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~outcome will be measured during each participant visit through study completion which can be an average of 1 year
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Audiogram
Medical Outcomes Study Questionnaire Short Form 36 (SF-36) Health Survey Quality of life metrics.
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
+1 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Electrical/ Acoustic stimulationExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of California, IrvineLead Sponsor
528 Previous Clinical Trials
1,889,604 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Tinnitus
273 Patients Enrolled for Tinnitus
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- This means that the person is 18 years or older.You have problems with your ear canal or ear drum.You currently use illegal drugs or depend on alcohol.The tinnitus can be relieved or treated.You have ongoing ear problems.You have had ringing in your ears for 6 months or longer.You have a history of experiencing severe mental health issues that can cause you to lose touch with reality.You have been experiencing ringing in your ears for 6 months or longer.You have been experiencing ringing in your ears for 6 months or longer.To be able to accurately describe the unusual sensations caused by electrical stimulation, and to be able to complete surveys about them.If you need electrical stimulation from a cochlear implant, you must already have one before joining the study (this doesn't apply if you only need acoustic stimulation).
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Electrical/ Acoustic stimulation
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
New Jersey
Texas
Other
California
How old are they?
18 - 65
65+
What site did they apply to?
Hamid R. Djalilian
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+
0
Why did patients apply to this trial?
Great location close to my home. i have had tinnitus for many years and it continues to worsen.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
I've tried nortriptyline/topiramate, gabapentin, Beyond Tinnitus, physical therapy, acupuncture, osteopathy.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
What questions have other patients asked about this trial?
How often would I need to come to the site in Irvine?
PatientReceived no prior treatments
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